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Our LLMA Sponsors: Newport Now

What is Newport Now? Newport Now is the Business Improvement District (BID) for the city centre and represents more than 600 businesses in the area.A private not-for-profit company financed and governed by the businesses of the city centre, Newport Now delivers projects in partnership with the private, public and third sectors aimed at making the city centre a better place to work, visit and live.The BID sponsors and funds events such as the Newport Food & Drink Festival, Record Store Day, […]

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Our LLMA Sponsors: Kevin Ward Media

Introducing Kevin Ward Media! Kevin Ward Media is a media and management consultancy run by former South Wales Argus editor Kevin Ward.Kevin set up his own business in 2017 after an award-winning 32-year career as a journalist, during which he was editor of two daily regional newspapers - the Worcester Evening News and the Argus. KWM's clients since 2017 include Newport Now BID, Bellavia & Associates, Brand Lab, The Pod, Newport Market, Ellis Lloyd Jones, the Labour Party, Newport County […]

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Getting To Know Us: Angela Clarkson

Who is Angela? Q. Angela, what is your role at Newport City Radio? A. I co-present & produce the Hump Day Show on Wednesday afternoons with Lamsie & EJ and Throwback Thursday with Dan Price.  I'm also part of the events team. Q. What events do you like most? A. I really enjoy the Christmas Lights Switch-on event in Newport Centre. Q. Tell us a book that everyone should read A. The Harry Potter series. Q. Everyone at Newport City […]

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Gig Goin’ – Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons

PC&TBS at The Corn Exchange Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons - also known as PC&TBS - hit Newport Corn Exchange on the last of three nights playing the length and breadth of Wales, which they named the 'Kings of Wales Weekend' in a cheeky nod to their latest album 'Kings of the Asylum'. Having grown up loving the high-energy, raw and unapologetically chunky sound of Motörhead, I had high hopes of their legendary guitarist Phil Campbell's latest adventure. The quintet […]

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Newport Factoids #8: The Chartist Steps

What is The Script on The Steps? A big part of Newport's history is the Chartist Movement. The city centre is scattered with tributes to the people who fought for democratic rights. Have you noticed the steps at Friar's Walk? They have the full six-point charter etched onto them.

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Newport History: Ye Olde Murenger House

Just How Old is This Old Pub? When talking about the oldest pubs in Newport, two pubs will come to mind. The Carpenters and Ye Olde Murenger House. Today, we’re going to be talking about The Murenger. Last week, I told you the story of Tom Toya Lewis and how he ended up getting a pub named after him. The Murenger also has an interesting story about how it got its name. In Medieval times, a murenger was someone who was responsible for […]

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Getting To Know Us: Dani Murray

Who is Dani? Q. How long have you been with Newport City Radio and what is your role? I've been with Newport City Radio since 2015. I co-present the Pure Local & Pure Local EXTRA show. I also co-present & produce the Metal Kettle Show with Aimee & Ethan Q. Which song makes you want to dance? A. I don’t really dance – I have no rhythm but if I had to choose, I would go for Da Light by […]

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Newport History: Tom Toya Lewis, Local Hero

Who Was Tom Toya Lewis? Once upon a time, there was a popular pub in Newport owned by Wetherspoons. The Tom Toya Lewis. Many people from Newport would enjoy a drink and a meal here, but not a lot of people know his story. Who was Tom Toya Lewis? Tom was a local hero in Newport. Around this time in Newport, the docks were expanding. Newport had become a busy place for exports and to accommodate the growing demands, work on expansion had to begin. The […]

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